92 m. ago Rwanda and DRC agree draft peace deal to end eastern Congo fighting

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to a draft peace deal aimed at ending the violent conflict read more Rwanda and DRC agree draft peace deal to end eastern Congo fighting

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9 h. ago EFCC now satisfied, ready to release more NDDC recovered funds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seems satisfied with the financial operations of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), read more EFCC now satisfied, ready to release more NDDC recovered funds

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10 h. ago EFCC: We will never allow relooting of recovered assets again

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Nigeria’s apex anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has assured Nigerians that it will never again allow hitherto looted assets by corrupt individuals to be relooted. The Chairman of the Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, gave the assurance in Kachia, Kaduna State on Wednesday when he paid a visit […] The post EFCC: We will never allow relooting of recovered assets again appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has raised the alarm over the widespread misuse of public funds under the guise of preparing for local government elections. According to a statement from the ICPC on Wednesday, Aliyu spoke at a one-day dialogue […] The post ICPC boss: Misuse of LG funds rampant, backs Supreme Court autonomy ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin

Tribune Online Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Buni called for joint agricultural support initiatives, saying that improving food production would help tackle food insecurity and promote regional economic recovery. Buni calls for unity to tackle insecurity, food shortage in Lake Chad Basin Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Reps recover N86.5bn as oil companies’ debt hit N9.4trn as at Q4 2024

Tribune Online Reps recover N86.5bn as oil companies’ debt hit N9.4trn as at Q4 2024 "List of Non-Compliant Oil Companies and Alleged Liabilities amounting to $456,952,216.51 (₦731,123,546,416 Reps recover N86.5bn as oil companies’ debt hit N9.4trn as at Q4 2024 Tribune Online

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13 h. ago West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

West African nations want to strike deals with the U.S. over energy and rare earth minerals, but the Trump administration's looming expansion. read more West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

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14 h. ago South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

Seriti Green, CEO, Peter Venn, one of the key speakers presenting on Wednesday at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), in read more South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

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16 h. ago Nigeria, EU deepen collaboration against transnational organized crime

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (EUROJUST) and the Federal Ministry of Justice have signed a working arrangement to strengthen cooperation on transnational organized crime. This was a follow-up to recent meetings in 2023 between the parties, which includes the implementation on the arrangement. Speaking at a meeting in Abuja, […] The post Nigeria, EU deepen collaboration against transnational organized crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago EU, Justice Ministry sign agreement to fight transnational organised crime

Tribune Online EU, Justice Ministry sign agreement to fight transnational organised crime The European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) and the Federal Ministry of Justice of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FMoJ) signed a Working Arrangement to... EU, Justice Ministry sign agreement to fight transnational organised crime Tribune Online

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18 h. ago Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns

Joint State-local govt accounts now conduit for siphoning public funds, undermines autonomy — CISLAC   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The appointment and election of incompetent individuals to leadership positions in Nigeria’s local government councils are significantly undermining governance and fueling corruption at the grassroots level, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other […] The post Appointment of incompetent officials driving corruption, weakness in LGAs, ICPC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Nigeria watches as Kenya’s drive toward clean energy future receives major boost

…nears completion of major geothermal power plant Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy and the continent’s most populous nation may need to read more Nigeria watches as Kenya’s drive toward clean energy future receives major boost

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19 h. ago Addressing Africa’s energy poverty presents strategic opportunity that requires concerted effort – Williams

Ola Williams is the Director of Energy, Africa, at the UK Department for Business and Trade (UKDBT). At the Africa read more Addressing Africa’s energy poverty presents strategic opportunity that requires concerted effort – Williams

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19 h. ago Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

In October 2024, South Africa’s Electoral Commission revealed a near-disaster: hackers, allegedly linked to a foreign state, attempted to breach read more Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

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21 h. ago Octopus turbocharges SSA countries clean energy with $250m landmark fund

Octopus Energy Generation is targeting to mobilise $250million in investment over the next three years for its first Africa fund read more Octopus turbocharges SSA countries clean energy with $250m landmark fund

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21 h. ago Briclinks Africa’s cash pile swells to N96.8m on operating gains

Briclinks Africa Plc ended the quarter to 31 March 2025 with cash and cash equivalents of N96.80 million, up from read more Briclinks Africa’s cash pile swells to N96.8m on operating gains

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22 h. ago Ogun Police Arrest Wanted Serial Kidnapper, Recover Dangerous Weapons

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have apprehended a wanted serial kidnapper identified as Clement Elijah. It was gathered that Elijah, who was linked to a kidnapping incident at Ajelanwa area of the state, has been on the run since 2024. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that two of his accomplices were taken into custody while the […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Wanted Serial Kidnapper, Recover Dangerous Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Object With Pastor Adefarasin Was A Banned Stun Gun, Not A Firearm — Lagos Police

Lagos State Police Command has claimed that recovered item from founder of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin was a banned ‘stun gun’, not harmful. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the cleric on Tuesday, reported himself to the State’s Police Command in Ikeja after a viral video surfaced showing him holding […] The post Object With Pastor Adefarasin Was A Banned Stun Gun, Not A Firearm — Lagos Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Some lawyers chose to become facilitators in obstructing justice – ICPC boss

By John Ogunsemore The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu has expressed concern over growing ethical crisis in the legal profession. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria cited instances of professional misconduct, delay tactics in court processes, and the misuse of legal procedures to frustrate anti-corruption […] The post Some lawyers chose to become facilitators in obstructing justice – ICPC boss appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Natasha: Nigeria Risks Becoming Banana Republic – Ezekwesili

Former Education Minister and ex-vice president of the World Bank’s Africa region, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has fiercely criticised the Nigerian government’s decision to arraign Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on criminal defamation charges. The case stems from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations of sexual harassment and death threats by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, prompting what Ezekwesili called a “national embarrassment” […]

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